Little Black Hole

What the Story is About

This is the story of a little black hole—a curious, kind-hearted being who wants to play, laugh, and be with others. But something always goes wrong. When the little black hole gets close to anyone, they disappear—pulled into her gravity. Not because she’s bad. Just because she’s a black hole.

Others begin to avoid her. Little Black Hole feels sad and misunderstood and drifts away, lonely and unsure of what to do.

Then, she meets someone unexpected: a Big Black Hole.

This big one doesn’t run away. She listens. She stays. And something changes.

Towards the end, something soft and magical happens. Little Black Hole starts to glow. She begins to picture her friends—the ones she misses. And just like that, she feels a little better.

It’s a quiet, science-meets-feelings kind of story. One that says, even when we feel far away from everything, we’re not lost.

Why This Book Matters: A Gentle Window into Emotional Well-being

Emotional well-being isn’t about “being happy all the time.”

It’s about knowing what to do when we feel hurt, left out, or low inside.

This story opens that window:

• What if your feelings feel too big?

• What if others don’t understand you?

• What if you start to believe something is wrong with you?

Little Black Hole shows that healing doesn’t always come from the outside. Sometimes, it begins from within—with memories, imagination, and one person who stays beside you.

You don’t need to fix the feeling. You just need to make space for it. This book gives children language, metaphor, and permission to feel.

Let’s Talk About the Ending

This moment deserves special attention.

You might say:

“Look closely—Little Black Hole starts glowing again.

Do you see what she’s doing? She’s remembering.

She’s picturing her friends.

And something changes in her.”

Then gently offer:

“Did you know the science of the Little Black Hole works for us too?

When we remember things that make us happy, we actually feel a little better.

Maybe even a little warmer.

So if you ever feel lonely or sad, you can use your memory like a nightlight—one that glows just enough to help you find your way.”

This simple idea can stay with a child for years.

And this is the heart of emotional well-being—knowing how to gently care for yourself when you feel down.

A Gentle Peek into the Science of Black Holes

Let’s help children understand the science that shapes the story:

• What is a black hole?

  • It’s a place in space where gravity is so strong that nothing—not even light—can escape. It usually forms when a giant star collapses after using up its fuel.

• Why do things disappear inside?

  • A black hole pulls everything close, like a super-powerful magnet. That’s why, in the story, Little Black Hole keeps losing the things and friends she loves.

• Can we see black holes?

  • Not directly—but scientists observe how nearby stars move and behave. In 2019, we even got a photograph of one!

• Why does she glow at the end?

• In space, gas and matter can heat up and glow near a black hole before falling in. This is used as a lovely symbol in the story—Little Black Hole glows as she remembers what brings her joy.

You might say:

“She didn’t need to be fixed. She just needed to remember that she had light inside her all along.”

Appreciation for the Illustrations

The use of dark space with tiny dots of light mirrors the feeling of loneliness.

Little Black Hole’s eyes change with each feeling—curious, sad, surprised, warm.

The final glowing images are rich with memory, warmth, and possibility.

Encourage children to look closely:

“What do you notice when she’s lonely? What changes when she begins to remember?”

Reflective Questions for Children

• For 6–8 years

  • Why did Little Black Hole feel sad?

  • How did the Big Black Hole help her feel better?

  • What do you think is happening on the last page?

• For 9–10 years

  • What does this story show us about feeling lonely or left out?

  • Why do you think remembering happy things can help us feel better?

  • How can we be a friend like the Big Black Hole?

Activities to Support Emotional Well-being

1. Memory Glow Jars

Each child writes or draws a memory that makes them feel warm and places it in a decorated jar. On low days, they can pull out a memory to revisit.

2. Glow Map

Have children create a “glow map” of 3–5 things that make them feel loved or joyful—people, moments, even objects. Decorate with stars or light swirls.

3. Quiet Companion Time

Let children pair up and sit beside each other in silence for a few minutes. Afterwards, reflect on how it felt to simply be there for someone without talking.

4. Science & Feelings Corner

Create a small display about black holes—photos, facts, and story quotes. Let children add their own drawings or “did you know?” questions. This invites curiosity and shows that science and emotions can coexist.